Live music support

I love when people say the Pittsburgh music scene is terrible. First of all, where else have you lived: nashville, new york, chicago? Ok maybe you can talk. Living in Cranberry does not count. I, of course, think we have a great scene. For being the what 38th largest city in the country, you can go out and see live music 7 days a week (I know I have) and catch, original, cover, local, regional, national, international and all others. We are really blessed.

We have an amazingly diverse group of local artists. I know that I get stuck seeing the same bands because I love them, but if you are a music fan, you need to branch out. I know I need to see Jill West, Guitar Zach, and Bill Deasey soon. I love these folks and don't seem to catch up with them as much as I like.

One of the bands you may like is 8th Street Rox. After nearly 30 years in the business (Phil joined when he was 5) they are still out there night after night keeping it real. they play enough originals and obscure covers to make a "snob" like me happy and enough standards to keep the dance floor full. They are playing at "my" local bar PD's pub this Saturday. If you like the band, beer, good music, Pitt football (we'll be watching), Notre Dame, dancing, pretty girls, neighborhood guys, neighborhood bars, obscure beer, Bruce Springsteen, or me you should be there too. Ok that last one won't draw many in.

Well support our great local artists and the local venues that support them. If you're trying to decide where to eat, drink, loaf, watch a game etc. Try and pick a place like PD's, The Thunderbird, Excuses, The Hard Rock, Carhops, The Altar Bar, Moondogs, Cefalos, Zanders, etc. and when you're there tell them why - you support them cause they support live music.

Hope to see you Saturday!